2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 858 kg more than 2009 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Nissan Pathfinder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C3, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C3 | 2010 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | C3 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 2121 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1834 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
